HOOK,ARRESTING,AIRC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a solicitation for Aircraft Arresting Hooks (PSC 1560 - Airframe Structural Components). This opportunity is for a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) authority, with the synopsis waived due to urgency. Proposals are due March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks proposals for the procurement of Aircraft Arresting Hooks, which are designated as Critical Safety Items (CSI). Contractors must adhere to stringent quality requirements, including AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent higher-level contract quality standards. The requirement involves the supply of airframe structural components essential for aircraft operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET
- Published: February 21, 2026
- Authority: Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), synopsis waived due to urgency (FAR 5.202(a)(2)).
Key Requirements & Clauses
- Critical Safety Item (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
- Quality: Higher-level contract quality requirement (AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent) is mandatory.
- Warranty: A 12-month warranty of supplies of a noncomplex nature is required, with defects to be reported within 45 days of discovery.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and receiving reports.
- Buy American: Various Buy American and Free Trade Agreements clauses are incorporated.
Submission & Contact
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to MICHAEL.OFFENBACKER@DLA.MIL. Facsimile proposals are not accepted. Primary Contact: MICHAEL.OFFENBACKER@DLA.MIL, Phone: 215-737-0466.